Tim McGraw, Yoga at Ashland, SoulFeast Week highlight Lexington’s best weekend events

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do including festivals, live music concerts, comedy shows, movie screenings, Father’s Day events, free events, foodie events, family-friendly events, and fairs like the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair at Masterson Station Park.

Farm Dinner and Tour at Coleman Crest Farm

Local dining event SoulFeast Week, an appetizer if you will to Black Restaurant Week the following week, will kick-off with a dinner and tour of Coleman Crest Farm — the state’s first African American owned USDA Certified Organic Produce Farm — curated by James Beard Award Semifinalist, Chef Isaiah Screech, on June 14 at 6 p.m. $75-$110. 3723 Royster Rd. SoulFeastWeek.com.

Last weekend of Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair at Masterson Station Park

The second weekend of the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair will continue at Masterson Station Park through June 16, with gates opening at 5 p.m. daily. Activities include everything from your typical fair rides and games to pig racing, a Lady Houdini show, sea lion splash, live music and more. $8 or free for children 6 and under. 3051 Leestown Rd. TheBluegrassFair.com.

Free Friday Flicks Movie: ‘Trolls Band Together’ at Jacobson Park

Grab your popcorn and settle in for a showing of the movie “Trolls Band Together” during the next installment of the City’s “Friday Flicks” series at Jacobson Park on June 14 at 7 p.m. Free. 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.

Comedian Eddie Ifft at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Eddie Ifft, whom The Onion has dubbed one of America’s most underrated comics, will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on June 14 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and June 15 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $13-$16. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Lexington Legends vs. Gastonia Baseball Club at Legends Field

The Lexington Legends will hit the diamond against the Gastonia Baseball Club at Legends Field on June 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and June 16 at 2 p.m. $10-$30. 207 Legends Ln. LexingtonLegends.com.

‘Grand Night For Singing’ at the Singletary Center

The UK Opera Theatre will present “It’s a Grand Night For Singing” at the Singletary Center June 14 at 7:30 p.m., June 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and June 16 at 2 p.m. $55-$65 or $20 for students. 405 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.

Cody Lee Meece Concert at The Burl

Somerset singer-songwriter and rock’n roller Cody Lee Meece will celebrate the release of his album “Love Ain’t Worth The Trouble” during a concert at The Burl on June 14 at 8 p.m. with support from Sheerflow and Madylin Goins. $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

SoulTeenth Fest at Moondance Amphitheater

Celebrate Juneteenth early during SoulTeenth Fest — which will highlight Black vendors, makers, chefs, music and more — at Moondance Amphitheater on June 15 from 12-6 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. SoulFeastWeek.com.

Vintage Dad’s Day at Shaker Village

Enjoy vintage baseball, cars, tools, cigars, bourbon and more during Vintage Dad’s Day at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg on June 15 from 12-4 p.m. $8-$16 or free for children five and under. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

The Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest in Nicholasville

The 21st annual Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest will bring together wineries from across the state, tastings, crafts, food, games and more to the Jessamine County Fairgrounds on June 15 from 12-7 p.m. $5-$30. 100 Park Dr, Nicholasville. Eventbrite.com.

Family Fun Day at the YMCA

The Whitaker Family YMCA, 2681 Old Rosebud Road, will host a free Hawaii-Y-O themed Family Fun Day June 15, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. There will be Hawaiian-themed field games and activities, food trucks, inflatables, DJ and more. ymcacky.org/events/whitakerfamilyfunday

KDRA Super Stock Special at Richmond Raceway

Richmond Raceway will host the Kentucky Dirt Racers Alliance (KDRA) Super Stock Series for a $1,500 winner-take-all showdown on June 15. Hot laps begin at 6 p.m. followed by racing at 7 p.m. 328 Greens Crossing Rd, Richmond. Richmond-Raceway.net.

Tim McGraw, Carly Pearce Concert at Rupp Arena

Country music superstar Tim McGraw will perform at Rupp Arena with Taylor Mill, Ky.’s own Carly Pearce on June 15 at 7 p.m. There are a few tickets still available. From $25. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

The Kentuckians Chorus Concert at the Lexington Opera House

The Kentuckians Chorus will present an evening of barbershop harmonies and more during “Moonlight Melodies” at the Lexington Opera House on June 15 at 7:30 p.m. $20 or $10 for students and military. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Cocktails & Cigars at The Void Sake Company

Enjoy a good smoke, great bites, games and cocktails during a cocktails & cigars event at The Void Sake Company on June 15 at 8 p.m. $35-$45. 819 National Ave #120. SoulFeastWeek.com.

Yoga at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate

Yoga instructor Lissa Sims will guide an all-levels yoga practice on the lawn at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate on June 16 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Additional sessions will take place at the same time every Sunday through Oct. 13. Free. 120 Sycamore Rd. LissaSims.com.

Rabbit Hole Juneteenth Hip-Hop Brunch at Lost Palm

Enjoy brunch bites sourced from Black Soil KY, cocktails from Rabbit Hole, live music, rooftop views of Lexington and more during a Juneteenth Hip-Hop Brunch at Lost Palm on June 16 from 12-4 p.m. $50. 941 Manchester St. SoulFeastWeek.com.

Allman Butter Band Concert at The Burl

The Allman Butter Band will pay tribute to the Allman Brothers and the recently departed Dickey Betts with a concert at The Burl on June 16 at 7 p.m. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

This story was originally published June 14, 2024 at 4:59 AM.